North Brabant facts for kids
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North Brabant
Noord-Brabant
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Location of North Brabant in the Netherlands
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Inclusion | 1815 | ||
| Capital | 's-Hertogenbosch | ||
| Largest city | Eindhoven | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4,919 km2 (1,899 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 162 km2 (63 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 2nd | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,513,700 | ||
| • Rank | 3rd | ||
| • Density | 511.02/km2 (1,323.53/sq mi) | ||
| • Density rank | 5th | ||
| ISO 3166 code | NL-NB | ||
| Religion (2005) | Catholic 57% Protestant 6% Muslim 4.5% |
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| HDI (2017) | 0.929 very high · 4th |
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| Website | www.brabant.nl | ||
North Brabant (which is Noord-Brabant in Dutch) is a special area called a province in the Netherlands. It is located in the southern part of the country.
This province shares its borders with Belgium to the south. To the north, you'll find the Meuse River (also known as the Maas). On its eastern side, it borders the province of Limburg. To the west, it meets the province of Zeeland.
The main city and capital of North Brabant is 's-Hertogenbosch. The biggest city in the province is Eindhoven.
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Discover North Brabant
North Brabant is one of the twelve provinces that make up the Netherlands. It's known for its rich history and diverse landscapes. The province was officially included in the Netherlands in 1815.
Geography and Neighbors
North Brabant covers a total area of about 4,919 square kilometers. A small part of this area, about 162 square kilometers, is covered by water. This makes it the second largest province in the Netherlands by land area.
The province is located in the south, sharing a border with Belgium. This means it has a unique blend of Dutch and Belgian influences. The Meuse River forms a natural northern border, which is important for trade and transport.
Important Cities
The capital city, s-Hertogenbosch, is a historic place with beautiful old buildings. It's a center for culture and government in the province.
Eindhoven is the largest city in North Brabant. It is famous for its technology and design industries. Many big companies have their headquarters or research centers here.
How North Brabant is Governed
Like other provinces in the Netherlands, North Brabant has its own government. The main leader is called the King's Commissioner. This person is chosen by the King and represents the national government in the province.
The King's Commissioner helps manage the province and works with local councils. As of 2017, the population of North Brabant was over 2.5 million people. This makes it the third most populated province in the Netherlands.
Images for kids
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Castle Heeswijk
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Themepark Efteling - World of Wonders
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De Groote Peel National Park
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A sign saying, "Welcome to Brabant". North Brabant is often just referred to as "Brabant".
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Map of North Brabant (2021)
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Province of North Brabant, municipalities (2021)
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The Museum Quarter in 's-Hertogenbosch is a collective for the Design Museum and NoordBrabants Museum
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Rat Verlegh Stadium of NAC Breda
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King Willem II Stadium of Willem II
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St. Catherine's Church, a Roman Catholic church in Eindhoven
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Brabante Septentrional para niños
